Participants in this group should prepare for meetings by brushing up on current topics in the news frequently, bringing not only opinions to the table, but verified facts as well.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 5/5/2023
Ends : 6/9/2023
Meets on
: Friday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 6/30/2023
Ends : 8/4/2023
Meets on
: Friday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
Tai Chi is a gentle and graceful movement class based on concepts originating in ancient China and is one of the most effective exercises for the health of the mind and body.
In this course, we will explore literature from Cuban authors of the 19th and 20th Century: José María Heredia, José Martí, Nicolás Guillén, and Nancy Morejón. Note: Class taught entirely in Spanish.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Are you an “expert” investor or have some experience with investing? This is your chance to discuss investment topics and opportunities with fellow OLLI members. Instructors: Mr. Haim Karp and Dr. Ed Harper.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$70
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$70
Painting with acrylics can be great fun. Come and experience the fun, ease and lack of boundaries this medium and class has to offer.
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125
In this six-week, live costumed performance, historical lecture series, we will examine the lives of various great men in history, as portrayed by actor and historian, Robert Dawson. We will learn of their triumphs, failures, joys and disappointments, their decisions and choices (good or bad), and the events that shaped their lives. Think you know history? You ain’t seen nothing yet!
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
(In-Person Only) This course will introduce and examine the legacy and contributions of Robert Gould Shaw and the impact he made on the world. Students will explore the life and career of Colonel Shaw through analyzing historical sources and focus on 6-8 key areas of contribution learning to make connections about the legacy of this Civil War Colonel’s life to literature, art and the United States.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
In this course, you will continue to learn the basic essentials to be able to speak Spanish. The focus will continue to be on grammar, increasing vocabulary, and speaking.
Book Club is a member-driven discussion group facilitated by an OLLI member.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$0
Learn how to catch and record close-ups of animals, plants and panoramic subtropical landscapes. This 6-week course combines 3 class room instructions with 3 outdoor photo safaris, followed by thoughtful critiques in the OLLI computer room.
This course is a continuation of Basic Spanish - Part D. In this course, you will continue learning the basic essentials to speak and write in Spanish.
Chair Yoga is ideal for the desk-bound, travelers, golfers, and those in rehabilitation or physically challenged. Chair Yoga will introduce you to a series of the most effective yoga stretches, all done from the comfort of your chair.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$50
In this course, you will learn the basics of Watercolor Painting, a very special art medium. You will learn to control the transparency and opacity of the paints and complete a final, frame-worthy project by the end of the 6 weeks.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125
This is a continuation of Beginning Spanish, Pt. C. In this course, you will continue learning the essentials to speak and write in Spanish.
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Course Description: This course is designed for students who have never studied Italian or have some basic knowledge of the language. You will continue to learn new vocabularies and grammar structures.
This workshop highlights personal writing. It offers peer review, constructive criticism, and an opportunity to read one’s work aloud in a supportive communal setting.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Join us and continue to learn new vocabularies and grammar structure in Italian. This course is a continuation of the prior sessions of Italian Basic.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Learn to play the modern game of Canasta!
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
International Action is a discussion group dealing with explaining up-to-the-minute international affairs, politics, and intrigue in the major action centers of the world.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
(Zoom Only) In this course, we will be re-examining, in depth, four great operas, each representing a unique, breakthrough approach to the drama-music relationship.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 5/5/2023
Ends : 6/9/2023
Meets on
: Friday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
(In-Person Only) In this course, we will attempt to look at one possible key aspect of human nature through the lens of our relation to the things we make. The basic premise is that the things we make and create reflect something about us. Whether they are ideas, gods, idols, robots or AI, they are things that we build and are thus in our image.
This class is an introduction to yoga with an emphasis on postural foundation and alignment of the body.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$80
This course is designed for students who are already proficient in Basic Italian grammar and want to improve their language abilities. This course is a continuation of the prior sessions of Italian Intermediate.
The course is taught entirely in Italian and is structured in two parts: 1) reinforcing grammar knowledge, 2) starting to speak, and putting into practice everything learned.
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Learn how to use your Android Phone.
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$90
In this introductory course, you will begin by learning basic mosaic techniques, such as designing, cutting methods, proper adhesives, setting/layout of tiles, and grouting. At the last class, each member will present his/her masterpiece to their peers.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$125
If you have completed Advanced Spanish, Parts A-D (or with instructor approval) and want to further improve your Spanish skills, this course is for you!
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
This course is designed for students who are already proficient in Basic Italian grammar and want to improve their language abilities. The pace of the class will be determined by the members’ ability to retain the language and their drive to reach a new level.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80
Join this discussion group focused on what’s "in the news" each week.
Learn to draw with an emphasis on dry media such as pencil. The class will prepare you to create quick drawings and focus on drawing media, techniques, and subject matter.
You learned to draw in the last session, now in this class, you will work in different mediums.
ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125
Learn how to navigate in the Social Media World: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, and others.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$90
Join UM Law School professor, Harvey Sepler, Esq., for this fascinating, educational class on the U.S. constitution.
Climate change is inherently connected to today’s headlines, beyond extreme weather events: Health, Economy, National Security, and Immigration.
In this course, we will trace the evolution of the fine arts in Western culture by discovering the relationship between stylistic developments.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
In this course, you will continue to learn practical French for everyday situations like ordering at a café, making reservations, getting through the airport, etc.
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Discuss current events in the world of sports.
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
This course approaches the topic of global cinema by looking at how local, national, and transnational identities and issues are represented across an international spectrum of films and filmmakers. Emphasis will be placed on films whose stories and styles transcend borders and speak to political, social, and/or cultural traditions shared by people across the globe.
This course aims to dissect the ways that ancients thought about themselves and others. We will be looking at cultural phenomena such as origin stories, religious myth, art and literature to get a picture of the vast and rich life of early Western civilization.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
According to physical therapists, structural balance is by far the most important thing needed for injury-prevention. Mobility training can improve the range of motion in joints/muscles and it can also assist in improving posture.
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$80
This is a continuation of Spanish, Basic, Pt. E. In this course, you will continue learning the essentials to speak and write in Spanish.
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
(In-Person Only) In this course, you will be introduced and examine the legacy and contributions of Unified China’s 1st Emperor, Qin Shi Huang and the impact he had on the world. Students will explore the life and career of Qin Shi Huang through analyzing historical sources and focus on key areas learning to make connections about the legacy of Unified China’s first Emperor to today’s world.
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This is a FREE SIG/CLUB where OLLI members chose a book to read and engage in a lively discussion. Whenever possible, the author will be invited to join the group to discuss his/her book.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 3:50 PM - 4:45 PM
$0
(Zoom Only) This course’s emphasis will be on Spanish oral communication and vocabulary building using readings related to Hispanic Culture. This class requires active participation.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80
This course is designed for students who have already attended all levels of Italian grammar or for those who are able to use all tenses properly and feel fluent in the language talking about different topics.
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80
If you have completed Advanced Spanish, Parts A-C (or with instructor approval) and want to further improve your Spanish skills, this course is for you!
Have you completed all levels of French Intermediate and Advanced French, Pts. 1-3, or are you comfortable with French grammar and conversation? Then, this course is for you!
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80
In this course, we will explore six authors and read one of their shorter works (under 250 pages). Biographical information and the context of each writer’s time and place will be presented. A lively discussion is a central part of the class.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
(Hybrid) Join us as we explore the landmark decisions of our Third branch of government.
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$80
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$80
The New Horizons Band (NHB) provides beginner-level instrumental music education to adults. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of rhythm, music notation, and to each of the instruments included in a typical Western Classical concert band.
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This course explores six films by the German filmmaker Wim Wenders (b. 1945).
Starts : 6/29/2023
Ends : 8/3/2023
Meets on
: Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Learn to use your Apple Watch (all series ... 4, 5, 6, SE and 7). Apple Watch is a line of smartwatches produced by Apple Inc. It incorporates fitness tracking, health-oriented capabilities, and wireless telecommunication. Join us as we explore all the new features and controls intended to make your life easier and, in many cases, safer.
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$90
Conquer your fears when it comes to learning how to use your Apple Devices: iPad, iPhone, iMac, and MacBook Air.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$90
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$90
Continue the journey via numerous clips of music performances of all types, both classical and popular - including soloists, symphony orchestras, and chamber music groups, as well as clips of hilarious dance performances, and clips of famous personalities in moments of musical comedy and entertainment as well as unintentional bloopers and unintended accidents on stage.
(In-Person Only) In this class, you will learn how to play the world's most popular game of poker, Texas Hold'em. You will learn the basic rules and format of Texas Hold’em and delve into strategies for both cash games and tournaments.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This course is designed to practice vocabulary and structures that are most often used in Spanish informal conversations in different settings. Vocabulary related to a variety of topics will be taught in addition to grammar within context. The focus of the course will be on conversational skills and communication.
(Zoom Only) Join us as we examine unrelated musical topics and how they shed light on interesting stylistic aspects from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
Starts : 6/30/2023
Ends : 8/4/2023
Meets on
: Friday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This is a continuation of “Hablamos Español.” In this class, you will continue to practice vocabulary and advanced structures that are most often used in Spanish informal conversations in different settings. Students will build confidence and develop skills as they work towards the goal of communicative proficiency. Note: The focus of this class is on conversational proficiency.
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
In this class, we will look at Country, Folk, Rock, Soul/Rhythm and Blues and Pop. Join us for a deep dive into various types of great music created by some very talented composers.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
The future of democracy faces threats globally. We will explore why and how democracy has been under threat in the US and around the world, and what we can do to stop the dangerous slide toward autocratic and anti-democratic rule.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This course is for those who are completely new to meditation and those who want to meditate in group. We will bring full awareness to the present moment through different techniques explored in each class.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 5/1/2023
Ends : 6/12/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 6/26/2023
Ends : 7/31/2023
Meets on
: Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$80
During World War II, Jews in the Scandinavian region of Europe (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden) shared the same fear of Hitler but the experience and outcome was quite different in each country. Caught between the Nazis and the Soviets, the leadership in each country was forced to make life-and-death decisions for its Jewish residents, and their choices illustrate the broad spectrum between protection and persecution.
In this class, students will learn the craft of journalistic writing. Each week, we will focus on tools to help gather, record, verify and report on information in the written form. Students will workshop story ideas with each other. Everyone will contribute to a class website by the end of the six-week session showcasing their journalism.
In this class, you will view 3-4 short films each week followed by a class discussion of each film. Most of the films are live action Academy Award winners or nominees.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
RHYTHM International Fitness is structured to nourish your Body, Mind, and Spirit as you dance your way into a healthier lifestyle.
Starts : 6/27/2023
Ends : 8/8/2023
Meets on
: Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$80
This course will offer a multifaceted retrospective of the year 1967 and its significance. How has our world today been shaped by the events of 1967?
(Hybrid) Do you like to write about your life? We journal to discover ourselves. To record small "aha's.” To get things off our chest. To discover life. You may resist calling yourself a "writer." But if you enjoy writing, this class may be for you.
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 6/28/2023
Ends : 8/2/2023
Meets on
: Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Let’s celebrate the lives and music of Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette.